Instructions for converting a halogen light to Fluorescent. Even with 3 fluorescent bulbs it should only use about 40 watts vs. 300. It's also less of a fire hazard.
Of course you could always just purchase the CF torch directly. They've been available for years.... or am I Missing something?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 09:33 PM) [snapback]352902[/snapback]</div> They are $40 bucks a piece at Home Depot. This costs a couple of bucks each. Plus you can re-use the old lamp housing. You know, reduce, re-use, recycle. Right? <_<
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TimBikes @ Nov 21 2006, 09:42 PM) [snapback]352904[/snapback]</div> Ah. That's what I missed - already *having* one of those halogen units. I tossed mine about 15 years ago after the dead flies started bursting into flames. I'm all for recycle/reuse! Here's the difference in heat output:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 09:51 PM) [snapback]352907[/snapback]</div> Ah - now your post makes sense to me! I already have several halogens - so I am thinking about switching them out. Cheers.
Man, you've sucked me into this nicely now! I've decided that I want this one! http://www.lampsplus.com/products/00780/?s...mp-_-NA-_-00780 A bit more than $30, of course.... Folks who live here get to trade in their halogen unit for a new CF unit for free. http://www.crpud.net/residential/pdf/newsl...05/pl-jul05.pdf
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 21 2006, 10:05 PM) [snapback]352909[/snapback]</div> It's close. But it needs to be antique brass and dimmable. And brighter to begin with. But it's close!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 22 2006, 01:05 AM) [snapback]352909[/snapback]</div> It's a nice lamp. I have one in the home office.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Nov 22 2006, 01:51 AM) [snapback]352907[/snapback]</div> That's a feature. You don't want those dead flies just piling up. Tom
